Recent content by wickedwillis

I haven't really changed her feed much but will try some changes out over the next few weeks and see how she reacts. Went to see her today. Was good and managed more than I thought I would. Don't think she understood why she didn't get her usual fuss!

My father-in-law took up riding at the age of 60. It is like all things in life - practise, practise, practise! Get a good instructor and have fun. I think it is wonderful that you are sharing this experience as a family - Good on you!

That was something that I had not considered. I guess new yard, new routine, subtle changes to feeding any of these could result in a belly ache. Interestingly, the mare in the next door stable had an allergic reaction to something in the hay (we think) the day before and came up in hives. We...

Thanks for your thoughts. I am only a 15 minute walk from my riding instructor so I m might ask her if she will make an assessment for me. I'm not sure how comfortable I am asking others to get on her after what she did but I guess if I explain the situation to them, it is their choice and, as I...

Yes I had her vetted. Not had her back checked but have found someone (recommended) so do intend to go down that route. Thanks. She had no winter turn out in her last yard and I had wondered if she had hurt herself in some way whilst out in the field. It is really muddy at the mo and she has...

Don't feel I am knowledgeable enough to comment but would love to know how you went about getting her from where she was to where she is now!

Can anyone out there help me? I am only 1 week into ownership of a young mare. She has settled well on her new yard and seems unfazed by all she has seen to date. She is green but tries hard. However, when riding her in the menage at the weekend, she went from a relaxed walk on a loose rein to...